Diagnostic Technologist (FT Flex, 3rd shift)

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Loan repayment

Flexible night shifts

Off-shift differential

State-of-the-art imaging equipment

Career ladder opportunities

Job summary

UPMC Hamot Imaging is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist for night shift in a full-time flex role. The position involves performing imaging procedures with independence, using state-of-the-art equipment and adhering to safety protocols.

Eligible new grads may access monthly loan repayment options, and a sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered with a 2-year commitment. Responsibilities include patient identification, order review, contrast administration, RIS coding, ISITE archiving, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or equivalent verification.
• ARRT registry eligible; must obtain radiography registry within 6–12 months of hire.
• CPR/BLS required; training per AHA standards within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify all patients with two identifiers and apply universal protocol.
• Review history, assess orders, and document in the electronic record.
• Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders.
• Code and track exams in RIS, and archive in ISITE for interpretation.
• Perform diagnostic radiography using established protocols with independence.
• Operate complex imaging equipment and document data per protocol.
• Communicate instructions clearly to patients and reassure them.

Skills

Patient interaction

Teamwork

Communication

Education

ARRT-approved Radiologic Technology program

Tools

RIS system

ISITE

Job description

UPMC Hamot Imaging - Diagnostic Technologist (Night Shift)

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Are you looking for a career where cutting-edge technology, teamwork, and patient care come together? Join UPMC Hamot Imaging Services, where you'll work alongside a highly skilled team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients across the Erie region. UPMC Hamot Imaging offers advanced technology and a full complement of inpatient and outpatient imaging services in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Currently hiring a dedicated night shift tehcnologist to work in a full-time flex role.

Why Join UPMC Hamot Imaging?

• Flexible night shift scheduling options:

• 8-hour shifts

• 10-hour shifts

• 12-hour shifts

• Rotating weekends and holidays

• Off-shift differential

• Work with state-of-the-art imaging equipment

• Opportunities for new graduates and experienced technologists

• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support

• Competitive salary and comprehensive UPMC Total Rewards package

Candidates will be hired into the level of the career ladder based on experience, education, and leader discretion.

New 2026 technologist graduates may be eligible for monthly loan repayment!

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000 with 2-year work commitment.

Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.

• Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy

• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.

• Performs diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision.

• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.

• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.

• Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes.

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients fears and solicit their cooperation.

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date. Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

Act 31 Mandated Reporter training within 90 days of hire or transfer. Must obtain ARRT Radiography registry within 12 months of hire or transferCPR within 30 days of hire or transfer

• ARRT Certificate

• ARRT Radiography

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran